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Historic Front Porch Recreation - Richmond VA
Historic Front Porch Recreation - Richmond VA
Ryson Renovations LLCRyson Renovations LLC
Historic recration in the Muesam District of Richmond Va. This 1925 home originally had a roof over the front porch but past owners had it removed, the new owners wanted to bring back the original look while using modern rot proof material. We started with Permacast structural 12" fluted columns, custom built a hidden gutter system, and trimmed everything out in a rot free material called Boral. The ceiling is a wood beaded ceiling painted in a traditional Richmond color and the railings are black aluminum. We topped it off with a metal copper painted hip style roof and decorated the box beam with some roman style fluted blocks.
Front Porch Remodelling
Front Porch Remodelling
Mjolnir ConstructionMjolnir Construction
Our custom ordered railing arrived this week, and so we took advantage of a beautiful afternoon today to complete this front porch transformation for one of our latest customers. We removed the old wooden columns and railing, and replaced with elegant aluminum columns and decorative aluminum scroll railing. Just in time for Halloween, the only thing scary about this front porch entrance now is the decorations!
Buechel Ashlar Cream City River Rock
Buechel Ashlar Cream City River Rock
Astro MasonryAstro Masonry
Grayson
Grayson
WEST BAY HOMES real estate developmentWEST BAY HOMES real estate development
Valliant Drive Retaining Wall Planters
Valliant Drive Retaining Wall Planters
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
A great example of a front yard makeover that turns a simple sloped front yard with old dead grass and a couple of trees into a functional, beautiful stepped yard that still incorporates some grass but also stepped raised planters, natural rock, and wide substantial concrete steps and sitting areas for tremendous curb appeal!!!
Custom Spindles, Gates, and Handrails
Custom Spindles, Gates, and Handrails
Miller Welding & Fabrication Inc.Miller Welding & Fabrication Inc.
Front Porch Remodelling
Front Porch Remodelling
Mjolnir ConstructionMjolnir Construction
Our custom ordered railing arrived this week, and so we took advantage of a beautiful afternoon today to complete this front porch transformation for one of our latest customers. We removed the old wooden columns and railing, and replaced with elegant aluminum columns and decorative aluminum scroll railing. Just in time for Halloween, the only thing scary about this front porch entrance now is the decorations!
Elliott: Columns on back porch
Elliott: Columns on back porch
JL Designs of Hilton Head Island, IncJL Designs of Hilton Head Island, Inc
Charleston Harbor Front Porch
Charleston Harbor Front Porch
Forino Co LPForino Co LP
Whitetail Crossing Project
Whitetail Crossing Project
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
Front door on full front porch
Front entries - AKA "curb appeal"
Front entries - AKA "curb appeal"
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Quaint, welcoming front porch to the Boyer Building new build.
MOOSEHORN EXTERIOR
MOOSEHORN EXTERIOR
NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILDNORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD
Gamma Beta
Gamma Beta
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Freedom Park Expansion
Freedom Park Expansion
Spain ConstructionSpain Construction
Large vaulted ceiling, masonry fire place, custom solid wood mantle, skylights, and stained concrete on this expansive porch in Charlotte.
The Arcardia
The Arcardia
Clairville HomesClairville Homes
Front Porch
Front Porch
Trilogy Construction, Inc.Trilogy Construction, Inc.
Mediterranean Ranchette
Mediterranean Ranchette
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
An unobtrusive, gently sloped, covered walkway, running from the porte-cochere to a separate entrance, is designed for future wheelchair accessibility for aging in place. Architect: Becker Henson Niksto Photographer: Jim Bartsch
Front Porch Wrought Iron Columns
Front Porch Wrought Iron Columns
Jeff's Custom PaintingJeff's Custom Painting
This is an "after" photo of a front porch wrought iron corner column I restored.
Grand Entry
Grand Entry
George Pendleton & Co., Inc.George Pendleton & Co., Inc.
The entry porch provides a good opportunity to make great first impressions. The combination of Western Red Cedar and Tennessee stone give rustic elegance to the spacious entry of this custom home. Designed, built and completed in 2019-2020.
Hanahan Residence
Hanahan Residence
Priester's Custom Contracting, LLCPriester's Custom Contracting, LLC
Patrick Brickman and Ebony Ellis

Veranda with with Columns and Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland verandas, pergolas, porches and porticos are still handy little halfway houses between your driveway and your front door or your garden and your back door. Verandas are structures that cover an area next to your house, usually over a patio or decked area at the back as part of your garden, and they offer a sheltered outdoor space that you can enjoy all year round. Pergolas are usually separate from your house but offer basic cover for outdoor dining or simply relaxing. Porches can either give you shelter from the rain (perhaps as you find your keys at the front door) in the form of a basic, open porch canopy structure, or be built out into a small room or vestibule where you can remove and store coats, shoes and umbrellas. Porticos fall into the former category of porch design but are much grander than regular porches, usually with colonnades at either side of the door supporting the porch roof and giving a regal touch to the exterior of your home. If you think your home could benefit from a sheltered outdoor structure, either for dining outside or just taking your coat and boots off as you enter your house, take a look at the porch, portico and veranda ideas, designs and photos from homeowners and designers to take inspiration.

How do I choose a veranda design?

Glass verandas are one of the most common veranda designs because they let in light, offer slight shade and still protect from the elements, while wooden verandas are also popular due to their traditional-looking style. If your garden and house exterior are styled classically then a wooden veranda or pergola may be the way to go and you may want to consider tiling the roof of the veranda with the same type of tiles you have on your main roof, so everything ties in neatly. Wrought iron and glass verandas can also look classic in their style, appearing almost Victorian, and if you have dark framed windows or other ironwork in your garden or home, this style of veranda could work nicely. Metal and glass verandas would better suit contemporary tastes, and if you don't want the normal pitched roof style, look at flat roofs and verandas and pergolas in unique shapes and designs. You can choose to have either a supported veranda with posts, similar to a pergola structure, or a cantilever veranda that protrudes from a wall of your house without support via posts to the ground. Obviously if you want more space under your veranda then a cantilever veranda is the way to go, but the look of cantilevers is not always to everyone's taste. Otherwise you may only need posts at each end that won't have to be large and in the way if you need the room.

How do I choose a new porch?

Think about what you want from your porch – if, for example, your front door opens straight into your living room, you may want the added privacy of an enclosed porch rather than a portico-style covering. Appearance is, of course, all-important; the front of your house, after all, creates the first impression of your home. uPVC porches are great for insulation, but they may not look as good aesthetically. It’s important that your porch design fits in with that of your house, so keep brickwork and materials similar or complementary. Front doors provide a wonderful opportunity for dressing your house – embrace colour and gloss, and add attractive embellishments with door knockers, letter boxes and wall lights. But don’t just take our word for it; take a look around for inspiration. Once you’ve decided which type and material of porch or portico would suit your house – whether it’s a brick, glass or an oak porch, you can now focus on the design and have a look at some great porch ideas from other Houzz users. Find images of traditional wooden porches that give a warmly welcome, large glass porch extensions that dramatically change home exteriors, and pictures of stone front porches and porticos.

Will I need planning permission for my veranda, pergola, porch or portico?

Usually verandas will need planning permission as they are not classed as permitted development under Class A, but there are exceptions, so check with your local planning authority first. Provided that your porch or portico follows the stipulated guidelines, it will be exempt from planning permission and building regulation approvals. Ensure that the external floor area of the porch is within three square metres and that its height does not exceed three metres. Finally, the furthest edge of the porch should not go beyond two metres of any boundary of the house and the road. If the porch or portico you want is bigger than these dimensions, make your life easier by employing a builder or porch specialist who will handle the planning and building regulations for you. Pergolas, as garden structure, also do not need planning permission as long as they adhere to standard regulations, but again, check online or with a professional before building one.
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